Hybrid Construction PL Underwriter – Specialist

Zurich North America; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America seeks an experienced Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter – Construction PL to join our Specialties Construction team. This hybrid role can be based out of any Zurich office in the South or Western regions of the US, including Phoenix.

The position will be filled at either level based on experience and qualifications. You'll handle complex Construction Professional Liability accounts, leveraging underwriting and marketing skills while collaborating with select

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years in underwriting/market facing OR 6+ years in claims/underwriting support.
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice with Associate Degree and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of lines of business and regulatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of time restraints for quotes on new and renewal business.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines, insurance laws and regulations, and rating annual rules.
• Develop, maintain & collaborate with Line of Business representatives on referrals and other business related needs, as appropriate.
• May provide guidance to lower level associates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with distributors (agents & brokers) in support of business retention and acquisition and works with customers and distributors (agents & brokers) to determine their insurance related needs and provide solutions.
• Supports the sales culture by being a Help Point for agents, brokers and customers.
• Proactively seek renewal and new account opportunities.
• Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities
• Qualify accounts to meet with the organization's appetite, balanced with sound business opportunity.
• Make broker/customer and on-sight calls with a planned and well-prepared purpose

Skills

Underwriting experience

Broker relationships management

Regulatory guidelines knowledge

Quote timing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zurich North America seeks an experienced Underwriting Specialist or Executive Underwriter – Construction PL to join our Specialties Construction team. This hybrid role can be based out of any Zurich office in the South or Western regions of the US, including Phoenix.

The position will be filled at either level based on experience and qualifications. You'll handle complex Construction Professional Liability accounts, leveraging underwriting and marketing skills while collaborating with select